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TEMPORARY PART-TIME HIGH SCHOOL MENTOR (UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT)

Summer Search
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At Summer Search, we believe in 'No Ceilings' and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. In the United States, students from underserved communities – disproportionately BIPOC and first-generation – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life. Nevertheless, these young people possess unique strengths, resilience, and limitless potential.

 

Since 1990, Summer Search has partnered with young people during their transition from adolescence into adulthood by connecting them to expansive opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support.  Summer Searchers recognize their potential and build a toolkit to navigate and challenge systemic barriers, break new ground for their families and communities, and achieve economic equity and a life of purpose.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Summer Search, through a partnership with Temple University and local high schools, is offering an exciting opportunity for second and third-year Temple University students to provide professional mentorship to high school student program participants. Part-Time High School Mentors will mentor a caseload of up to 15 high school participants, building relationships and providing regular individual and group mentoring starting sophomore year of high school. This is the opportunity to engage with a non-profit with national reach and an established mentorship model. This Mentor will have the opportunity to practice Summer Search’s unique approach to mentoring, prepare students for two challenging summer experiences, support post-secondary readiness and matriculation, and work with a team that is committed to learning, social and racial equity, and the students we serve. 

 

POSITION DETAILS

  • Length of Term: 1 school year term (January-June) with option to extend an additional school year (August-June). Preference for candidates who can commit to 3 consecutive school terms.
  • Hours: 7-8 hours per week (30 hrs. max/ month)
  • Hourly Rate: $22 per hour (maximum 30 hours per month) plus a $1,000 signing bonus if mentor commits to second year
    • Hours for the summer period (June - July) will be communicated prior to the end of the spring semester.
    • Those selected may be eligible for course credit with completion of this opportunity.
  • Location: Hybrid. This is a hybrid position with remote and in-person requirements. Group mentoring and school & community engagement elements will require in person attendance at partner schools and other locations as determined by the Director of Programs in greater Philadelphia. 1:1 mentoring can occur either in person or remotely via zoom/phone call.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Student Mentoring and Program Facilitation (60%) 

1:1 Mentoring

  • Mentor a caseload of up to 15 high school participants, building relationships and conducting regular mentoring at school, in our office or by phone.
  • Utilize a unique mentoring methodology based upon adolescent social-emotional development, cultural relevance, and critical consciousness. Enable conversations that allow students to reflect upon the impact of identities and social/cultural context on their lives.
  • Hold students accountable to year-round program participation, as well as demonstrating a personal commitment to students that results in a high level of engagement throughout their Summer Search experience.
  • Coordinate other program pieces related to career readiness, social emotional learning, mass communications, high-school partnerships, and other special projects, as needed.
  • Communicate with students’ families, especially regarding details about summer experiences and career opportunities.

Group Mentoring

  • Conduct bi-weekly group mentoring sessions for caseload of sophomores and juniors – in person. Build multi-year relationships with participants and cultivate their connections with one another and Summer Search.  
  • Create a safe community where students can be honest with each other by ensuring each student has the space to be heard and challenged respectfully and setting up physical space that is conducive to achieving the objectives of each session.
  • Recognize a student safety situation and how to respond and care for both the individual student and the group.
  • Observe and respond to group needs and adapt facilitation style accordingly.

 

Community Engagement and Partnership (20%)

  • With School and Community Engagement staff’s guidance:
    • Support and/or lead outreach presentations and application workshops for prospective students and provide 1:1 follow up as needed.
    • Establish and nurture relationships with staff partners at your partner high school(s).
    • Engage school partners proactively in supporting students and coordinating logistics.
  • Respond promptly and thoughtfully to requests from school partners.
  • When possible, attend key milestone events for participants and their families throughout the school year.
  • Know the resources and people available at your partner high school(s) and how these resources intersect with Summer Search.
  • Connect participants to college access partner and mental health and career resources. 

 

Data, Caseload Management and Learning (15%)

  • Ensure meticulous data collection on a weekly basis in our program database (i.e. Salesforce) to execute organization-wide programmatic metrics, goals and data expectations, such as outreach and mentoring touchpoints. 
  • Provide curriculum feedback to inform iterative curriculum development.
  • Participate in ongoing observation, coaching, training, and professional development to build job-related skills, knowledge, and capacity.
  • Participate in elements of an evaluation plan designed to assess program quality, fidelity and outcomes and to inform individual staff development and continuous improvement of program model (e.g., complete feedback surveys after mentoring sessions).
  • Participate in other projects as assigned.

 

Engage in Site-Wide and Network Initiatives (5%) 

  • Support full-time staff in needs related to our regional Signature Events and participant and family events.
  • Support project management of participant-facing events (i.e. orientations, summer celebrations, etc.) 
  • Provide support to the Summer on Call team when issues or concerns arise related to your participants during Summer Experiences.

 

WHO YOU ARE

The Part-Time High School Mentor calls for:

  • An undergraduate candidate who is a current sophomore or junior of or over the age of 18 enrolled at Temple University and is interested in working with student populations served by Summer Search (e.g. low-income families, students of color, LGBTQIA+, English Language Learners, and diverse religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds). Group facilitation experience is strongly desired. Academic or applied knowledge of adolescent development and/or training in restorative/transformative justice work is a plus.
  • DEPTH MENTORING: You understand and create an environment where all people feel safe enough to explore, discuss, question, and reflect on past, current or future experiences in one-on-one or large group discussions.    
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: You hold yourself and others responsible for processes, decisions, actions, and commitments to results to drive high-quality outcomes. You're responsive to the needs of stakeholders and follow through on commitments. 
  • TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION: You value many voices, are comfortable creating space for dialogue and handling interpersonal issues constructively. You inspire and foster commitment, connection, enthusiasm, and trust and motivate others to achieve common goals. 
  • CRITICAL CONCIOUSNESS You understand the root causes of societal discrimination and injustices and are self-reflective about your own privilege and positional power. You apply critical thinking and act toward liberatory and inclusive practices.   
  • TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Proficiency in meticulous data tracking and management; experience using Salesforce or a similar database is a plus. 
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spanish-, Creole-, Vietnamese-, Chinese-speaking ability a plus.

In addition, all Summer Search staff bring a commitment to our mission of unleashing students’ potential through mentoring and transformative experiences, as well as the ability to thrive in an environment that values excellence, gratitude, well-being, diversity, authenticity, and collaboration.  

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with critical consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team. We hope you will join us as we continue to build a justice-centered organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. 
 
TO APPLY

Select "Apply for this Position" below to submit a resume, unofficial transcript, and targeted cover letter, addressed to Anceline Eustache, Philadelphia Director of Programs that answers the question, “Why are you interested in the Part-Time High School Mentor opportunity at Summer Search?” 
 

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